Community Health Worker - Primary Care Outreach
Location: CA, ON, Ottawa
Department: Health Services
Salary range: 44624-53764
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
Since 1973: Working together to make our community healthyGood health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community, so that people stay well and get the most out of life, and we believe in:integrity | respect | equity | collaboration | empathy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy . Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depuis 1973: Travailler ensemble pour une communauté en santéUne bonne santé signifie plus que de soigner les gens lorsqu'ils sont malades. Des problèmes comme la pauvreté, la dépendance, la violence familiale peuvent causer la maladie – ou empêcher les gens de se rétablir. Au Centre de santé communautaire Côte de sable, nous traitons la maladie lorsqu'elle se présente. En plus, nous travaillons fort pour créer une communauté bien portante, pour que les gens restent en bonne santé et profitent de la vie au maximum, et nous croyons dans:l'intégrité | le respect | l'équité | la collaboration| l'empathie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------En posant ma candidature pour cette offre d’emploi, je reconnais que les renseignements que je fournis seront recueillis par #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# et traités conformément à sa politique de confidentialité : http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy. Les candidats embauchés par le CSCCS fourniront d’autres renseignements qui seront traités en vertu d’un processus distinct et sujets aux politiques et aux marches à suivre du CSCCS en matière de confidentialité et de protection des renseignements personnels.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description:
External Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Primary Care Outreach Community Health WorkerComponent/Team: Health ServicesStatus: Permanent, 1.0 FTE Full-time (35 hours per week)Salary Scale: $44,624 - $53,764 annualized salary plus benefitsStart Date: ImmediatelyPosition Description:The Community Health Worker (Primary Care Outreach) provides community health services to clients registered with the Primary Care Outreach for seniors program. The incumbent works closely with other members of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre to provide education, advocacy, practical assistance and support, access to other programs and services, and assists clients and their caregivers to build support networks.Reporting Relationship: The Community Health Worker (PCO) reports directly to the Director of Health Services.Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Requirements:
Requirements for this position include: Education and LanguageBachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant program of studyUnder the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services:-          French (oral expression): Advanced +-          French (oral comprehension): Advanced +-          French (reading comprehension): Intermediate + Fluency in English, both oral and written Professional ExperienceMinimum two years’ experience in a community-based settingMinimum two years’ experience working with seniors Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge and understanding of seniors issuesKnowledge of related community resources which promote the well-being of seniorsKnowledge of health promotion principlesAbility to independently assess situations and to respond appropriatelyAbility to work flexible hours based on client needsExperience facilitating groups and utilizing adult learning techniquesExcellent organizational skillsAbility to manage time effectively and address competing demandsInterest in a variety of health issues and willingness to learn and teach other about themAbility to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting, with clients and other agencies who are involved with the care of clientsSound judgment and strong problem solving skillsExperience working with people living with addiction and mental illnessProficient use of computers and various software applicationsValid driver’s license, insurance and use of a personally owned vehicle

Benefits:
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre offers employees an excellent benefits package which includes four weeks holidays in addition to a Pension Plan and excellent Group Insurance Plan.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.Conditions of Employment:Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.  A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.